Author: Lynnis Bonanno

The Queensland Labor Government have a 'budget shortfall'! What, another one! They can't find $250,000 to keep the Crime Stoppers call centre operating. FEBRUARY 7, 2019: THE imminent closure of the Crime Stoppers call centre in Queensland is yet another example of Labor’s inability to manage…

FIndings of banking royal commission welcomed and adopted FEBRUARY 5, 2019: As a key campaigner in the hard-fought battle to establish an inquiry into banking misconduct, I welcome both the banking royal commission’s final report and the Liberal National Government’s response in accepting the recommendations. I…

Talking prawns with John Maloney, a man with a keen interest in our region's aquaculture industry. A $420,000 project funded by the Liberal-Nationals Coalition Government will develop a comprehensive vision to expand the aquaculture industry in Northern Australia. Aquaculture is a growing industry in centres like…

The situation in some Townsville suburbs. Image: AAP I WELCOME today’s activation by Prime Minister Scott Morrison of immediate financial assistance for those battling ongoing heavy rainfall and flooding in the Townsville region via the Australian Government’s Disaster Recovery Payment. I would also like to thank…

$75 million boost for community mental health services in Northern Queensland JANUARY 16, 2019: The Liberal National Government will provide a record $1.45 billion for community mental health services and change the funding model to ensure security for both jobs and services. This means that in…